Class Size Reduction Grant 

We are pleased to inform you that our school has been allocated 1 additional teaching position for the 2026–27 school year through the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant.

This grant funds teaching positions that support improved learning conditions in kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms.

This funding is specifically intended to help reduce class sizes in core subject areas (English Language Arts/Spanish Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), with priority given to schools experiencing the greatest class size pressures.

This decision was made using system-wide data that considers:

  • The number of classes exceeding provincial class size benchmarks
  • Projected enrolment and class organization
  • School programming and grade configuration

 Our goal is to ensure students benefit from:

  • Increased teacher attention
  • Improved classroom learning environments
  • Greater support for diverse learning needs

Escuela W.O. Mitchell will be getting 1 additional teacher from the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant to reduce class sizes in core subject areas in Grade 3 and 4. We are excited to welcome Sra. Garcia to the Grade 3 and 4 team. Sr. Garcia will teach 0.5 Literacy and Numeracy to Grade 3 students in the afternoons and 0.5 Literacy and Numeracy to Grade 4 students in the mornings. Each grade grouping will benefit from smaller class sizes in their Literacy and Numeracy blocks.

We remain committed to supporting strong learning environments for all students and using our resources thoughtfully and strategically.

Staffing Updates

We are saying farewell to five valued members of the W.O. Mitchell School family. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication, commitment, and the positive impact they have had on our students, staff, and families. We wish them all the very best in their future endeavors and know they will continue to make a difference wherever their journeys take them.

  • Sra. Villarreal – Math Science Learning Leader at Escuela Senator Patrick Burns
  • Sra. Waingort – Retiring to spend more time with her family and friends
  • Srta. Gomez – Math / Science at Escuela A.E. Cross
  • Sr. Montanez – Math / Science at Escuela Robert Warren
  • Sra. Moreno – Grade 3 at Escuela Eugene Coste

¡Muchas gracias y buena suerte!

While June is a time to say goodbye to some members of our team, it is also an opportunity to welcome new staff to the W.O. Mitchell family. We are excited to welcome the following teachers for the 2026–2027 school year:

  •  Sra. Hamilton, Kindergarten Teacher (AM)
  • Sra. Gibson, Grade 2 Teacher
  • Sra. Garcia, Grade 3 & 4 Literacy and Numeracy Teacher
  • Sra. Ferkranus, Grade 5 Teacher
  • Sra. Abad, Grade 5 Teacher
  • Sra. Outhet, Assistant Principal
  • Sra. De, Education Assistant
  • Sra. Fruhbrodt, Education Assistant
  • Sra. Parker, Lunchroom Supervisor
  • Sra. Zacher, Lunchroom Supervisor 

Grade Configuration for 2026-27 

We anticipate having the following 2026-27 grade configurations:

  • Kindergarten: 3 classes (2 morning & 1 afternoon class average 23 students)
  • Grade 1: 3 classes (class average 20 students)
  • Grade 2: 3 classes (class average 23 students)
  • Grade 3: 2 classes (class average 28 students) Additional 0.5 teacher from the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant will reduce class size in literacy and numeracy in the afternoon (class average 19 students)
  • Grade 4: 2 classes (class average 28 students) Additional 0.5 teacher the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant will reduce class size in literacy and numeracy in the morning (class average 19 students)
  • Grade 5: 2 classes (class average 27 students)
  • Grade 6: 2 classes (class average 25 students)

Please note that our grade configurations are dependent on W.O. Mitchell student enrollment for Fall 2026.  

Con Gratitud

A huge thank you to our amazing School Council and Parent Society for their extensive fundraising efforts. Their efforts have provided many enrichment / learning opportunities for our students and broader school community. We are truly grateful for the support of our volunteers! Thank you!

Welcome Back

The week of August 26, our teachers will welcome students with an email to parents/guardians. The email will state who your child’s teacher is for 2026-27. 

We are looking forward to the 2026-27 school year. We wish every family a wonderful summer. 

The first day of school next school year will be Monday, August 31, 2026, for all students, Kindergarten to Grade 6. Grade 1-6 students will have a regular school day while our Kindergarten students will follow a staggered entry. Please check out our back-to-school page on our school website.

See you Monday, August 31, 2026! ¡Los esperamos con toda alegría!

Saludos cordiales,